1. Complimentary & Alternative Medicine
Presented by:
Zach Ayers
Tyrell Williams
Grant Carmichael
Semear Saie

2. Topic
A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not currently considered part of conventional medicine.

3. What is CAM? Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
CAM offers a broad range of health choices to today’s consumers
Is used together with conventional medicine
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) over 38% of adults use some form of CAM

4. Different Types of CAM
Natural Products- Herbal medicines, vitamins, minerals, Dietary supplements- many of these are sold over the counter
Mind-Body Medicine- Meditation, Yoga, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicines, Relaxation Exercise’s
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices- Focuses primarily on the body and Joints- Ex. Spinal manipulation, Massage therapy
Energy Medicine- Involves use of energy fields, such as magnetic or biofields- Ex. Therapeutic touch

5. Herbal Remedies
An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties
Tend to milder than regular medication

6. Herbal Remedies cont.
Forms-Freeze-dried extracts which are very stable and good value for your money. Standardized extracts are often available at in pill or capsule form, and are among the most reliable forms of herbal medicine
Examples of Herbal Medicine- Flaxseed useful as a laxative, oil is used for arthritis, cholesterol level reduction
Green Tea- useful for lowering cholesterol, boosting heart health, and mental alertness
Marijuana- used for relaxation, nausea, headaches, anorexia, cataracts, glaucoma

7. Benefits of CAM Focuses on spiritual aspect instead of drug aspect
More and more insurers are covering alternative care
Not very many side effects with herbal supplements
Less chance of developing addiction compared to conventional medicine

8. Benefits of CAM cont. Starting to be studied more and more
Provides a cheaper medicine than conventional medicine
Helps feelings and emotions that affect your overall health
More of a safer way to use medication
More of a natural feeling and aspect in medicine

9. Consuming Safe Supplements
Read the Labels on the Alternative Medicine to know what is medicine
Speak with your Dr. before taking
Look up products history/research
Know the side effects that could occur with that product

10. Is CAM Used in Oregon YES Massage Therapists Acupuncturists
Chiropractors
GNC Businesses
Exercise Facilities
Grocery Stores

11. Most Common Types of CAM
Natural Products- 17.7%
Deep Breathing- 12.7%
Meditation-9.4%
Chiropractic & Osteopathic- 8/6%
Massage- 8.3%
Yoga- 6.1%
Diet-based therapies- 3.6%
Progressive Relaxation- 2.9%
Guided Imagery- 2.2%
Homeopathic Treatment- 1.8%

12. CAM
Have you ever used CAM? If so which type of CAM do you prefer?

13. Sources Health: The Basics Green Edition by Rebecca J. Donatelle
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine